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  1. deuceaid

    Looking for genset-related wisdom

    Glad to hear its runningfat lady sings:beer:
  2. deuceaid

    Looking for genset-related wisdom

    2 more things, in the last picture there is what looks to be a needle screw that points down towards the venturi, I would make sure that is open at least 1.5 turns,,,,,, and one last thing would be to take the bowl , and it looks like you could do it,,,, plumb in a hose barb and clear tube on...
  3. deuceaid

    Looking for genset-related wisdom

    maybe the fuel jet is plugged with carc orsomething, Have you put the straw that comes on a can of wd40 on one end of the jet and sprayed thru it, and seen it come out the other end? and it getting to the carb,,, but is the bowl filling up?
  4. deuceaid

    Looking for genset-related wisdom

    A few more things, always keep in mind if it backfires ( while hand cranking ). Another thing You could do, if you cant get the starter going right away but need it in a pinch, find a large 1/2 inch drill, and cut/weld/snap together some kind of rod to chuck into the drill and mate it with the...
  5. deuceaid

    Looking for genset-related wisdom

    I notice there is a hand crank on the motor,,, ( I would never try using it) but does the motor freely spin with the hand crank (by freely I mean its going to be hard, but not rusted in place)
  6. deuceaid

    Looking for genset-related wisdom

    I would check the brushes and comutator, the brushes could be worn down, or be frozen in place ( maybe weak or broken springs).
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